Featuring The ML 350 4MATIC Technology

Featuring The ML 350 4MATIC Technology

The benchmark of SUV has been raised once more. Mercedes-Benz has released a new SUV class model. The new2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is the third generation SUV created by the German auto maker. Featuring the ML 350 4MATIC technology, that lowered the fuel consumption to 25 percent from its earlier models. Despite its huge engine of 3.5 liter V6, it only gobbles 6 liters of fuel per 100 km and has a gas emission of only 58g of CO2 per kilometer. The SUV produces about 306 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque with an all-wheel drive arrangement, which makes better traction if you ever venture out of the road. The SUV has a wide-ranging off-road traction control setting, you can choose from automatic for normal driving and two settings for off-road with winter, sports and trailer mode to haul something behind. Power transfer is by seven-speed 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission that efficiently shift between gears so no power is wasted. The tire plays an additional role in lowering its fuel ingestion with its low rolling resistance. The interior is loaded with gadgets and fine leather. Airbags are also all over the place with an improvement of the body frame, which increased its safety capability, making this one of the safest SUV ever made.

The recently renamed Daimler AG's ultra-expensive, ultra-luxurious division, Maybach, was launched with great fanfare in 2002 as a competitor to Rolls-Royce and Bentley. In the late 1990s, DaimlerChrysler decided to resurrect the prewar Maybach name for its new corporate flagships, the 57 and 62 (which refers to the length of the automobiles in decimeters). Well, fast forward a few years, and the brand's cars have NOT been selling well in the US. 500,000 upfront cost to set up a franchise. So, what went wrong with the Maybach? They're certainly comfortable, with every imaginable luxury, including some unimaginable ones like an intercom system to allow vehicle occupants to speak with people outside of the car and rear seats in the 62 that can recline completely flat. The cars are powerful, with engines producing at least 550 horsepower. Well, my guess is that although people in the know can tell what a Maybach is, the cars have the misfortune of looking like unattractive Chinese knockoffs of Mercedes S-class sedans. Frankly, I'm surprised that Mercedes-Benz has bothered to keep pushing the Maybach line. Regardless of the reason, if I had more money than I knew what to do with, I would not be spending it on a Maybach. 75,000 Corvette Z06 - as a sporty second car with the savings.

Myk Belmonte checks out this vehicle that was priced prohibitively can be yours at low prices. History books tell us that Daimler Benz and Chrysler Corporation merged in 1998 in which they call it as the "Merger Of Equals". This was met with success and controversy especially that investors are questioning whether the transaction was the "Merger of Equals" itself that upper management claimed or totaled to Daimler Benz's claim of Chrysler. DaimlerChrysler did not have any integrated product lines but after 2002 they saw the Chrysler Crossfire convertible utilizing the Mercedes SLK platform and using its 3.2 V6 engine and the Dodge Sprinter being a rebadged Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. This partnership did more worse than good and Chrysler ended up being purchased by Ceberus Capital Management. It was a marriage gone bad, similar to what had happened to Kris Aquino and Philip Salvador or if you like golf, Tiger Woods and Elin Norgeden.

The Chrysler Pacifica is a product of this union with Daimler Benz and Chrysler jointly engineered this vehicle, which took some inspiration from the 1999 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2000 Chrysler Citadel concept cars. CATS Motors brought this crossover SUV in the Philippines in 2005, after the takeover of distributorship from Norkis Motors. Initially, the 3.8 engine arrived first with the 4.0 following suit two years later. You can have this smooth operator for just P1,500,000 especially if you care more about comfort and don't give a damn about gas prices. A wise decision is picking up a pre-owned unit from CATS Motor's pre owned selection. This ensures that these vehicles are inspected and given a limited warranty to ensure worry free ownership. Various reliability problems that the Pacifica faced include mechanical glitches related to the transmission and engine, some interior flaws, electrical headaches, and low built quality that plagued this vehicle. Browse Google or read some copies of Consumer Reports magazines and you'll get what I mean.